CAD Draftsman & Traffic & Road Design

Ramboll; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a detail-oriented CAD Draftsman in Kuala Lumpur. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in traffic and road design, proficient in AutoCAD and familiar with traffic drawings. Responsibilities include preparing and revising CAD drawings, collaborating with engineers, and ensuring compliance with design standards. This role offers strong technical guidance and opportunities for career growth in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Strong technical support

Mentoring and on-the-job learning

Collaborative team environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of professional experience as a CAD Draftsman on road, traffic, or civil infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering sketches, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Basic understanding of construction documentation, drawing workflows, and coordination processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise CAD drawings for roads, intersections, and traffic control plans.
• Assist in developing plans, profiles, and standard construction details.
• Ensure drawings comply with drafting standards and design guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Diploma or associate degree in Civil Engineering or Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Rhino

Job description

Ramboll has close to 600 experts working across more than 10 offices in Asia Pacific. We are present in Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia, India, Japan, Philippines, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Our experts are applying their passion to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy and Architecture &, Landscape. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation owned company, which means our profits are either reinvested or support charities across the globe. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

Job Description

As transport infrastructure becomes more complex and design standards continue to evolve, the accuracy and clarity of technical drawings are critical to successful project delivery. Road layouts, intersections, traffic control plans, and construction details must be clearly documented to ensure safe, efficient, and buildable outcomes.

The challenge is to transform engineering concepts and design intent into precise, compliant, and well-coordinated CAD drawings that support planning, approval, and construction. Your work will play a key role in ensuring that traffic and road design solutions are communicated clearly and implemented effectively on the ground.

Your Role as CAD Draftsman – Traffic & Road Design:

You are detail-oriented, technically curious, and take pride in producing high-quality drawings. You enjoy working closely with engineers and designers, translating sketches, markups, and design inputs into accurate CAD documentation that meets project and authority requirements.

As part of a collaborative transport planning and traffic engineering team, you will support the preparation and delivery of drawings across a wide range of traffic and road design projects. You are comfortable working in a project-based environment, open to learning, and motivated to build your technical skills and experience in traffic and road design.

Your Responsibilities and Professional Development:

Based on your experience, you will support project teams by preparing and maintaining CAD drawings for traffic and road infrastructure projects. You will work closely with senior engineers and designers, gaining exposure to road geometry, intersections, traffic control devices, and construction documentation.

This role offers strong technical guidance, structured learning, and opportunities to develop your drafting skills across a variety of transport projects, while building a solid foundation for career growth in traffic and road design.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare and revise CAD drawings for roads, intersections, traffic control plans, signage, and pavement marking layouts
• Assist in developing plans, profiles, cross-sections, and standard construction details
• Update drawings based on engineer markups, design changes, and coordination feedback
• Ensure drawings comply with drafting standards, design guidelines, and applicable codes
• Organise and maintain CAD files, model structures, and drawing registers
• Coordinate with engineers and project team members to meet project deadlines and quality requirements
• Support basic quantity take-offs and measurements when required
• Contribute to a well-coordinated and efficient drafting workflow within the project team

Qualifications

Your Qualifications Include:

• Diploma or associate degree in Civil Engineering, Drafting, or a related discipline
• 2–3 years of professional experience as a CAD Draftsman on road, traffic, or civil infrastructure projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (basic knowledge of Civil 3D is an advantage)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering sketches, drawings, and technical specifications
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to learning
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Exposure to traffic drawings such as signage and marking plans, traffic management plans, or signal layouts
• Proficiency in Revit / Rhino or other drawing packages
• Familiarity with road and traffic design standards and authority requirements (local or international)
• Basic understanding of construction documentation, drawing workflows, and coordination processes

Additional Information

Your Working Location: Your primary office location will be in Kuala Lumpur, with collaboration across international project teams.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary transport planning and traffic engineering team, working closely with engineers, planners, designers, and project managers across a variety of transport and infrastructure projects.

Your Colleagues:

You will work alongside experienced traffic engineers, transport planners, and designers who value collaboration, accuracy, and continuous learning. The team culture supports mentoring, knowledge sharing, and hands-on technical development.

Our Offer to You:

• Exposure to a wide range of traffic and road design projects
• Strong technical support, mentoring, and on-the-job learning
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to build technical expertise in traffic and road drafting
• A clear pathway for professional growth within transport and infrastructure design

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.